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The two sides agreed to continue working to promote the external activities of high-ranking officials of the two countries in the future and to enhance bilateral cooperation under the framework of the Việt Nam-Russia Cross Year 2019-2020 also known as the Việt Nam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Russia to deepen cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – The Government of Thailand is planning to lift all business and activity lockdowns on July 1 after making preparations for the reopening in June. Secretary-General of the National Security Council Gen. Somsak Rungsita said these include the removal of interprovincial travel restrictions as well as the end of emergency decree and curfew. When the executive decree on public administration in emergency situations, issued on March 26, ends in late June, the ban on international travel will also be lifted. The full reopening will come after the third phase of relaxation takes place in June. The Thai Government's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration on May 29 is set to finalise details on what businesses could resume and on what conditions under the third phase of relaxation in June. The COVID-19 situation in Thailand has improved recently. This country has had four days without any new cases this month, while the infections confirmed over the last few days … [Read more...] about Thailand, Philippines plan restriction easing, Myanmar extends preventive measures

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong discussed on bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries amid COVID-19 pandemic, over the phone on Friday. Phuc spoke highly of the efforts and comprehensive measures taken by the Singaporean Government in containing the spread of the virus and mitigating socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. He underlined the importance of international and regional cooperation in the current context and hailed the sides’ mutual medical supply support and citizen repatriation coordination. Phuc expresed thanks for the active support and contributions of Singapore and PM Lee to the success of the virtual Special ASEAN and ASEAN+3 Summit in response to COVID-19 that took place last April. Meanwhile, Lee was impressed by the success of Viet Nam’s fight against COVID-19 and thanked the Government and people of Viet Nam for having donated medical supplies to his country, adding that the … [Read more...] about PM holds phone talks with Singaporean counterpart amid COVID-19

Regarding collaboration in the UN Security Council, Deputy PM Minh appreciated the role, position and contributions of Russia in the international arena, particularly as a permanent member of the council. He thanked Russia for the valuable support that the country had given to Vietnam during the time the latter ran for a non-permanent seat in the UNSC and participated in the UNSC’s activities, especially when Vietnam served as President of the council in January. … [Read more...] about Top diplomats of Vietnam, Russia talk strengthening bilateral cooperation

Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 29 discussed on the phone with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong bilateral and regional cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Phuc appreciated the efforts and comprehensive measures undertaken by the Singaporean Government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak and mitigate its socio-economic impacts, noting his belief that Singapore will soon be able to put the epidemic under control. He shared Vietnam’s experience in the transition to a new “normal” when the country promotes economic development while continuing with epidemic prevention and control measures. The Vietnamese Government leader underlined the importance of regional and international cooperation in the current context, and spoke highly of Vietnam and Singapore’s mutual support in medical supplies as well as coordination in repatriating their citizens. He thanked Singapore and PM Lee Hsien Loong … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talk with Singaporean counterpart